Who was Cabell?

Who was Cabell?

Cabell (December 16, 1772 – January 12, 1853) was a Virginia lawyer, politician, plantation owner and judge aligned with the Democratic-Republican party. He served as Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, as Governor of Virginia, and as judge on what later became the Virginia Supreme Court.

Who was Cabell UVA?

Joseph Carrington Cabell played such an important role in convincing the Virginia General Assembly to establish and succor the University of Virginia, and invested so much of his personal time and treasure in its welfare, that he may almost be considered its co-founder, alongside Thomas Jefferson.

What does Cabell mean?

Cabell. as a name for boys is of Old French derivation, and the meaning of the name Cabell is “rope-maker”. Cabell is an alternate form of Cable (Old French): an English surname.

How do you pronounce Cabell?

Cabell is officially pronounced CAH-bel (rhymes with babble and rabble).

Who is Cabell Hall named after at UVA?

Rector Joseph C. Cabell
Named after former University Rector Joseph C. Cabell and on axis with the Rotunda, Cabell Hall is the most impressive of White’s three academic buildings and the only building on grounds with sculptures in its pediment.

When was Old Cabell Hall built UVA?

between 1895 and 1898
Introduction. Old Cabell Hall is located at the south end of the Lawn on the University of Virginia campus. Constructed between 1895 and 1898, this structure was intended to replace lost classroom and auditorium space following the Rotunda fire of 1895.

Where does the name Cabell come from?

The origins of the name Cabell are from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is derived from Cabel, a given name of Germanic origin. The surname Cable denoted the son of Cabel.

When was Old Cabell built?

Originally known as the Academical Building, Cabell Hall is one of three buildings designed for the south end of the Lawn in 1898 by Stanford White.

Why was Old Cabell Hall built?

Constructed 1895-1898 They sought not only to rebuild the library in a fashion as stunning as the Jeffersonian original, but also to build a much-needed auditorium and to replace lost classroom space.